The Beolam

Bardys

London. 10/31/97. In the nearly eleven months since their daring escape from the Bethlehem Home for the Chronically Confused, Hawke and Cedric, dubbed by the authorities as the "Bedlam Bards," have gone on a three-faire, all-out, no-holds-bard playing spree.
Police sources confirm that they were spotted performing acts of balladry with violins at the Texas Renaissance Festival. At the Hawkwood Medieval Fantasy Faire, they displayed pure "Mental Illness Set To Music," according to a member of Threadneedle Street who declined to be named.
"Their show inspired raving musical lunacy," commented a Cavalier Dayes of Texas employee shortly before his arraignment.
Random Bard sightings have also occurred in Austin pubs, at the Canterbury Feast and on radio shows.
The former Bedlam inmates have conspired to make an album, aptly named Take Out the Trash. "Talk about a criminal record," said Dr. Anonymous Bosch, criminal scatologist. "Not one song on it has any socially redeeming value. Only people interested in having lots of fun would listen to such trash." The Bedlam Bards were nearly apprehended at a wedding held at the Mansion on Turtle Creek, one of the finest inns in the metroplex. Rumors that they seduced the bride are probably unfounded.
Still, law enforcement agents say the Bedlam Bards may be more dangerous than ever. "They've had time to

". . . and the midget was on fire when we got there."
refine their operation," said Det. Johnny "Jump Up" McEldoo, Vice and Mayhem Inspector. "Their timing is tighter, they've increased their repertoire, and they've built up a network of supporters."
"Cedric has come more into the forefront as well," continued McEldoo. "His criminal record is a collection of heart-stopping fiddle tunes called Cedric's Overmode."
Rumors of a third partner in rhyme also abound. Police cite numerous reports that a pretty and very talented young lady--identified only as "Lilly"--has been sucked into their life of wanton balladry, joining in many of their shocking acts. One member of the Piping Rock Singers is in hiding after describing the impromptu trio as "one lovely voice and two ugly guys."